Fragrance comparison

Byblos Sole vs L'Aviatrice

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

4 wins

Byblos Sole

Byblos

3.8534 votes

Rank #20,991 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

L'Aviatrice

Prima Materia

3.7617 votes

Rank #63,018 MuskyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Sole takes 4 of 5 categories.

Byblos Sole
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Aviatrice
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Byblos Sole4/5

L'Aviatrice1/5

Ratings & consensus: Byblos Sole
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Aviatrice
Sillage & projection: Byblos Sole
Value for money: Byblos Sole
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Byblos Sole

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Byblos SoleByblos

L'AviatricePrima Materia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 49%Had 19%Want 32%

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%

Category winnerByblos SoleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

56%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

29%Love

18%Like

53%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityL'Aviatrice

SillageByblos Sole

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value63

Category winnerByblos SoleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh65%

fruity48%

green30%

musky100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

powdery65%

white floral53%

caramel42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeAppleGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineNeroliTuberoseGingerWhite Flowers

Base

MuskCedarSnowdropsSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

PlumMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

White FlowersVioletNeroli

Base4 to 6 hours

MuskCaramelWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Neroli and White Flowers. Durations are only published for L'Aviatrice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Spring17

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex6

Women83

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#63,018

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerByblos SoleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos Sole is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance designed for casual summer days. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and grapefruit, supported by a crisp apple note. The heart transitions into a bouquet of white florals including jasmine and neroli, grounded by a soft musk base. It feels clean, light, and refreshin…

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L'Aviatrice by Prima Materia brings together ripe fruit, clean florals, and an enveloping musky base. The opening bursts with juicy plum, tart grapefruit, and zesty mandarin orange. Soon, a heart of neroli, powdery violet, and smooth white flowers emerges, balancing the early fruit sweetness with a soft floral lift. A…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Byblos Sole or L'Aviatrice?

Byblos Sole takes 4 of 5 categories. Byblos Sole is rated 3.85/5 from 34 votes; L'Aviatrice is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Byblos Sole for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L'Aviatrice for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Sole or L'Aviatrice?

L'Aviatrice lasts longest (L'Aviatrice 70/100, Byblos Sole 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Sole or L'Aviatrice?

Projection is very close: Byblos Sole 52/100, L'Aviatrice 50/100 for sillage.

Do Byblos Sole and L'Aviatrice smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Neroli and White Flowers.

Is Byblos Sole or L'Aviatrice better for summer or winter?

Byblos Sole suits daytime wear; L'Aviatrice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Sole and L'Aviatrice?

Byblos Sole has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Tuberose and Ginger, a base of Musk, Cedar, Snowdrops and Sandalwood. L'Aviatrice has top notes of Plum, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of White Flowers, Violet and Neroli, a base of Musk, Caramel and Woody Notes.